Curtis Homes Interview Prep

Tell me about yourself

My name is Ruben. I’m a certified Med Technician who’s also gained Basic Life Support and BBP certs. I’m calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and love to work directly with people and contribute to their safety and well-being. I think Curtis Homes would be a great place to start my career in healthcare.

Why do you want to work in outpatient care?

Like I said earlier, I’ve always loved to work with people. Through my clinical training, I realized I do well in environments where I can actually make a difference in someone's safety and comfort. I know how it feels to be neglected and mistreated, and that’s why I treat everyone with love and respect inside and outside of work. Outpatient care feels like the right fit because it’s relationship-based, and lets me apply my skills in a meaningful way. 

How do you handle a stressful or high-pressure situation?

I work well under pressure, I stay focused on the task at hand. During my phlebotomy externship, I worked with anxious patients & Classmates and had to stay calm and professional regardless of the pressure. Same thing with working in a fast-paced environment at Taco Bell — I learned to prioritize by importance and not let the chaos affect my quality of care or work.

Do you have experience with medication administration?

"My experience is currently training-based. I haven't administered medications in a live setting yet, but I take the responsibility seriously and I'm ready to apply that training under proper supervision."

How do you ensure client safety and dignity?

I follow company protocols closely — infection control, proper documentation, safety checks — but I also pay attention to how clients feel. People notice when you treat them with respect, and I treat everyone with respect and dignity inside and outside the workplace

Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team

At Taco Bell, we ran a high-volume kitchen where everyone had to communicate and cover for each other constantly. If one person fell behind the whole team was affected by it. I learned to stay aware of what those around me needed and stepped in to help without being asked and I’d treat team care in a medical setting the same.

What are your weaknesses?

I gotta build more hours in a clinical care setting — most of my experience comes from training and externship. But I'm a fast learner, I take direction well, and I'm motivated to grow. I see this as a great opportunity to gain more clinical experience and improve. 

Where do you see yourself in a few years?

I’d like to grow within the care field — potentially pursuing further certifications or moving into a more advanced clinical role. But right now my focus is on becoming excellent at the fundamentals and being someone my team and patients can rely on.